This document discusses stress management and provides information on stress. It begins with defining stress and describing the types of stressors people experience. It then outlines stressors throughout different stages of life. It discusses theories of stress including Selye's general adaptation syndrome. The document covers psychological responses to stress and stress management techniques such as relaxation, exercise, diet, social support, and positive thinking. It concludes that stress is a universal experience and can be relieved through effective stress management.

1. HEALTH TALK ON STRESS
MANAGEMENT

2. CONTENT
 INTRODUCTION
 DEFINITION
 TYPES OF STRESSORS
 STRESSORS THROUGHOUT LIFE
 COPYING AND ADAPTION TO STRESS
 SELYE’S THEORY
 STRESS & THE ROLE OF PERCEPTION
 PSYCOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO STRESS
 STRESS MANAGEMENT
 CONCLUSION
 BIBILOGRAPHY

3. INTRODUCTION
Stress is a state produced by a change
in the environment that is percieved as
Challenging or damaging to the person’s
Dynamic equilibrium. The changes that
Stimulates or provokes this state, is known
as “Stressor”. The nature of the stressor is
Variable. When stress occurs, person voluntiary
or involuntarily coping responses aimed at
restoring equilibrium.The changes that occurred
as a result of copying and stress are called adaption.

4. S T R E S S M A N A G E M E N T I S A W I D E
S P E C T R U M O F T E C H N I Q U E S A N D
P S Y C H O T H E R A P I E S A I M E D A T
C O N T R O L L I N G A P E R S O N ' S L E V E L O F
S T R E S S , E S P E C I A L L Y C H R O N I C
S T R E S S , U S U A L L Y F O R T H E P U R P O S E
O F A N D F O R T H E M O T I V E O F
I M P R O V I N G E V E R Y D A Y F U N C T I O N I N G .
DEFINITION

5. TYPES OF STRESSORS
STRESSORS
EXTERNAL/
INTERNAL
DEVELOPMENT
AL/
SITUATIONAL
PHYSIOLOGICA
L/PSYCHOLOGI
CAL

6. CHILDHOOD
• Stressor occurred primarily at
home.
• Absence of parental figure.
ADOLENSE
NCE
• Expose to an expanded
environment and a wider friend
circle.
• Rapid changes in body apperance.
Young adult
• Separation from family,starting
college.
• Making transitions from youth to
adult responsibilty.
Middle age
• Carrer challenge continue.
• Dealing with too many
responsibilities,e.g.
children,
work,parent,community.
Older adults
• Loosrs family and friends,
resulting in lonliness and
isolation.
• Major life changes,e.g.
retirement, loss of life
partner.
STRESSORS THROUGHOUT LIFESPAN

7. Avoid the
stressor
• Look at the stressor
• Try to put the stressor in a
positive light.
Alter the
stressor
• Learn to say no to things that
may cause stress.
• Change the way of working
with the stressor.
Adapt to
the
stressor
• Change your opinion of the
stressor.
• Look at how the stressor can
be positive.
COPYING AND ADAPTION TO STRESS

8. SEYLE’S
THEORY
In 1936;Seyle,
experimenting with
animal first describe a
syndrome consisting
enlargement of the
adrenal cortex: Selye
identified these stages
as
 1.Alarm stage
 2.Resistance stage
 3. Exhaustion or
Recovrery stage
That’s known as
General Adaption
Syndrome.
Stressor
Reaction to
stress
Wear and
tear on
body and
organ
systems
Reduced
optimum
health
Increased
sensitivity
to stress

9. STRESS AND THE ROLE OF PERCEPTION
“Our perceptions not any objective reality govern our
emotional responses and resulting behaviour.
Perceptions are based one beliefs, assumptions ,values
, and conditioning. We can dramatically reduce our
stress by changing our distorted perception. Our
distorted thinking can aggregate our perceived short-
comings. We often point events much worse, than they
actually are by our distorted thinking, this greatly
increases our stress… changing distorted perceptions
…is an essential stress management tool.”

10. Cognitive responses
Difficulty in
concentrating
Poor judgement
Forgetfulness
Emotional responses
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Behavioral responses
Sleeplessness
Crying, emotional outburst
Poor job perfomance
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO STRESS

11. STRESS MANAGEMENT
It is possible to eradicate stress in our
Daily life.Nurses have to take care of their
Own stress levels. Since, it can affect the
Delivery of patient care. It is first of all,
Necessary to identify the sources of stress
And one’s current copying strategies.

12. Relaxing Humor
This can be done by listening
music, breathing , exercise,yoga,
reading book etc.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Laughter lightens both mind and
body.

13. Exercise Diet
Regular exercise of minimum 20
min is also helpful for reducing
stress. It will burn up excess
adrenaline and release endophins.
Taking nutritious food at regular
interval is also good for stress
management. Avoid self
medication.
STRESS MANAGEMENT

14. Social support
Practising positive
thinking
Building a good social network is
also helpful for stress
management.
Taking time to reflect on the
positive aspects of life, including
personal abilities and talent.
STRESS MANAGEMENT

15. Strengthening support
system
Seeking help
 Do everything you can do to keep yourself
healthy . make your wellness your highest
priority.
 Work on development of good social skills if
that has been an issue for you.
 Be an active member of a support or special
interest group. Such as book group or
meditation group.
 Be mutually supportive.
 Try talking about your feelings to a friend,
family member or health professional.
 Find out more about 10 stress busters-
including getting started with exercise and
setting aside time for time for yourself.
 Use easy time-management techniques to
help you take control.
 Use claiming breathing exercises.
 Plan ahead for stressful days or event-
planning long-journey or making a list of
things to remember can really help.
 Consider peer support, where people use
their experiences to help each other. find out
more about peer support.
 Listen to free mental well-being audio guides.
STRESS MANAGEMENT

16. CONCLUSION
The concept of stress is important because, it provide a way of
understanding the person as a being who responds in totality to variety of
changes that take place in daily life. Stress is a universal phenomenon. All
people feel this so it has to be reliefed. In this presentation I discuss about
stress management.
So enjoy your life as it comes…..and always be
happy…..

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Basavanthappa.(page:625 to 623)
2 . Elements for psychology and mental
hygine for nurses in India. 3 rd
edition edited by Aruna
Balchandra.(page:206-218)
BIBILOGRAPHY

18. Thank you
BY NAJMUNNAHAR KHATUN